Fairouz Restaurant

5268 Washington St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Fairouz Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 7, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fairouz Restaurant dates to Mar 7, 2024.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so Fairouz Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate that was posted is expired. PIC stated that he has a up to date one and will post. 2-20-24 PIC stated that he will need some more time to get the certificate. Please take the class and email it to me.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings on top of the dishwasher. PIC has pest control each montha and will address this with them. No other evidence of droppings in kitchen area.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the exterior of the dishwasher. Old rodent droppings on top.

590.004/4-202.16-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate that was posted is expired. PIC stated that he has a up to date one and will post.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean inside plastic lip of the ice machine.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide pest control reports. Have pest control inspect around dishwasher and bread maker / roller in kitchen. PIC please email me a few of the past reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters on cookingline. Hood sticker good until Sept 2023.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 27, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Raw foods in four door refrigeration unit inder grill between 44F to 46F. Unit read 48F. PIC will need to have it repaired. food was removed and put into another unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly cover foods in storage I found raw chicken in walk in uncovered and on floor and multiple bulk food containers with out covers. Also discontinue to store food containers on the floor. Must be 6 inches off the floor at all times.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate was not posted on wall with Allergen and Health permit. PIC called the owner and I was told it was expired and he will sign up for another class. Provide certificate at re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired in Aug 2021. PIC will need to have the hood clened before re-inspection date.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Inside ice machine I found a to go cup. PIC stated that it was not being used at a scoop but must have been left in there from yesterday. Discontinue to store or use anything other that a cleanable reuseable equipment to scoop ice.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a thermometer in four door refrigerator under grill so the temperature can be monitored. Thermometer on the unit was at 48F and the food was 44F to 46F

590.004/4-204.112-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly label food containers. I found some bulk food containers with out labels another one with vinegar grape mixture with no lable other than old garlic label.

590.003/3-302.12-C

May 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: There are some droppings along the floor in the back. Clean surfaces to remove and provide treatment.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting boards are scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: The refrigerator gaskets are broken. Repair or replace any broken gaskets.

590.004/4-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: There is no certified food manager posted. Make sure there is a certified food manager.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The hood vent was due for a cleaning. Have the hood cleaned by a licensed company (the owner has scheduled the hood cleaning) There is some flour buildup along the mixer and surfaces in the back and some grease buildup on the cooking line. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairouz Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairouz Restaurant on file is from Mar 7, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairouz Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fairouz Restaurant.

How does Fairouz Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

Fairouz Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has Fairouz Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fairouz Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fairouz Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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